You may be able to secure higher leverage financing through alternative lenders than a traditional bank (not always the case) and this may help advance your objective of reducing the down payment/cash requirement but that may only be temporary relief as you will likely pay more over the course of the loan because of higher rates and fees.

Otherwise, if you prefer not to go through that process, you'll be hit with a 25% tax on your rental income, which can eat into your profits.I also recommend investing in a couple of cameras and a good smart lock for security and monitoring.

I don't withhold security deposit returns for BS things.  

I have had a fair amount of recent success because I offer a pretty high rate of 11% secured by note and deed of trust on my houses in va and nc  but want to hear other peoples success stories besides local meetups.

This strategy allowed me to secure more favorable terms while maintaining consistent cash flow from the property.

Wanted to know if it's possible to send a tenant to collections after a move out/ evictions for additional charges the security deposit didn't cover.

By demonstrating my commitment to revitalizing the property and emphasizing my ability to close quickly, I secured favorable terms that aligned with my investment goals.

By emphasizing my ability to close quickly and outlining my plans to enhance the property’s value, I was able to secure the deal at favorable terms.

If you listen to the end of Powell's speech yesterday the most important part was rarely commented on by the media which is when he said, We will continue reducing the balance sheet. translation, They are continuing to let Mortage backed securities and US Treasuries roll off without renewed purchases.

It was not a fast job and they overloaded the back of the pickup quite a bit weight wise.